Sangrur tragedy: Man murders wife with axe in crowded market, watch visuals
In the market, the husband spotted his wife and launched a furious axe attack, causing her death amid the chaos
Sangrur, August 08: A horrifying incident has come to light in Sangrur district, where a man mercilessly attacked and killed his wife using an axe in broad daylight at the bustling Sunam Market. Reports reveal that the man, embroiled in an ongoing divorce case, resorted to this violent act in a fit of rage. Disturbingly, the tragic incident was caught on camera.
The shocking scene unfolded when the husband spotted his wife amidst the busy market crowd. Seemingly overcome with emotion, he lashed out at her with a deadly axe, leading to her untimely demise. Following the heinous act, the husband consumed poison in a bid to end his own life. Prompt medical attention saved his life, and he is currently undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting outrage and condemnation. A video circulating on social media captures the grim moment of the attack, portraying the husband brandishing the axe amidst a crowd of onlookers. The situation escalated as some individuals in the market retaliated, pelting the accused husband with bricks and buckets of water. Despite their intervention, the accused's anger and defiance remained evident as he faced their retaliation.
This heart-wrenching incident sheds light on the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence and the urgent need for societal awareness and intervention to prevent such tragedies.
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